While it was Lyle Lovett who originally sang these words on his album Road to Ensenada, shoe designer Angela Scott knows exactly what the long, tall Texan is talking about. Having relocated from Northern California to Dallas three years ago, she launched her handcrafted footwear brand, The Office of Angela Scott, last year; this season, her entire collection is based on the Lone Star State.

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"For spring 2013 my inspiration was rooted in the heartland of Texas. From grommets and studs often seen on gorgeous leather horse saddles, to the fine details found in Western stitching on traditional cowboy boots," says Scott. "This collection I let my geographic surroundings influence the direction." But while her mood board may warrant cries of "Yee-haw!" the results are chic rather than campy. Consider, for instance, the Mr. James oxford, which blends a traditional stitched toe with contrast soles and lacing. Mrs. Leopold is a wooden stacked heel pump trimmed with punk-meets-El Paso railheads and grommets, while Miss Dorchester is a sophisticated two-tone ballet flat with a insole that curves up the foot like a saddle.

Scott was introduced to footwear by her Italian grandfather (nicknamed "Nono") who had all his shoes made by hand. "He was the first person to teach me about quality and construction," says the designer, who majored in English and worked in project/asset management and construction before turning her talents to footwear. "When he passed away I feel like I took a piece of him with me and from that point forward was very influenced by menswear style, craftsmanship and detail. Between my grandfather's style and being raised with three older brothers, I have a very masculine point of view to construction and detail. The menswear influence in The Office of Angela Scott to me is a symbol of strength and love, fashion and character, the four corners of where my style originated."

But that's not to say her designs aren't feminine. Far from it. Fall 2013 offers a play on stripes (an Office of Angela Scott signature), along with whimsical stars, hearts and polka dots, all of which zoom across chunky heeled loafers (Miss Penny), platform wingtips (Mrs. Abbey) and classic brogues (Mr. Dotty and Mr. Smith).

"A dear friend once told me that you can have everything you want in life, you just don't get to choose when," says the "35-years-young" Scott. "I always knew I wanted to design footwear and it has now become a reality. I just hope to be able to do this for the rest of my life and pass it down to my children some day."

For now, look for a limited edition men's collection coming in fall 2013, and a line of handbags and luxury leather travel goods on the not-too-distant horizon.

The Office of Angela Scott collection retails from $480 - $750 and can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue, Dressed in Santa Barbara, Relish in Washington, D.C., Neiman Marcus (for fall 2013) and online atThe Office of Angela Scott.